Banyan Tree takes Over a Temple in Mayapur West Bengal
While touring Mayapur, West Bengal, I came across this temple taken over completely by a Banyan Tree. The roots flowed...
Faces of India – 162 Sadhu in Streets of Kolkata
With his matted hair, worn out clothes, a distant look in his eyes; he looked like a lost human being...
Visit Victoria Memorial Hall, a Landmark of Kolkata
Victoria memorial Hall Kolkata, a historical monument, is a must visit place in Kolkata. It is Kolkata’s most famous landmark....
Faces of India – 161 Cook in a Guest House Kolkata
The cook in the guest house we stayed in Kolkata. He belongs to the neighboring state Bihar. He left his...
Story of Chitrangada, a Dance Drama Performance
For this week’s Thursday Challenge, I have a couple of pictures on ‘DANCE’. Several cultural programs are held during the...
Faces of India – 160 Local Resident from Kufri
From Kufri, Himachal Pradesh Me: Ek photo le sakti hoon? (Can I take your pic?) He: Jaldi le lo, time...
Ammavaru Temple in Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bangalore
Again from my archives. A 40ft. statue of Ammavaru, adorns the facade of the temple. Painted in a red sari...
RIP Polo, India’s only Gorilla in Mysore Zoo
Today I was saddened reading the death of Polo, South Asia’s only gorilla at Mysore Zoo, Karnataka. He was 43!...
Faces of India – 159 Sadhu from Varanasi
A sadhu from Barakar, West Bengal. He said he traveled from Varanasi to Barakar by foot. He rested at various...
Faces of India – 158, Niranjan Raptan from Sundarbans
Niranjan Raptan – A face with name and story! Once a honey collector, then tiger attack survivor and finally now...
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